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Kashmiri ethnic temporal or lapel pendant amulet Taviz
Kashmir, Pakistan,
Kuchi Tribes, the first half -middle of the 20th century
Metal (Base alloy "Gillit"), hand made, casting, repousse, soldering
Length with pendants - 380 mm
Weight - 240 g.
Taviz (amulet case).
From the Arabic "Ta`widh" (charm, amulet). Horizontally or vertically oriented hollow pendant for the attachment of protective texts with a removable cap on the end. The term is also used to refer to pendants the same shape from metal or stone.